Jaipur, January 24, 2026: In an extraordinary turn of events blending crime, romance and legal nuances, two convicts serving life sentences in separate high-profile murder cases have tied the knot after developing a relationship while incarcerated at the Sanganer Open Jail in Jaipur. The couple was granted temporary parole to solemnise their marriage, a development that has stirred both public interest and debate.
From Behind Bars to Wedding Bells
The bride, Priya Seth, and the groom, Hanuman Prasad alias Jack, met at the open-air prison facility where both were shifted nearly a year ago from Jaipur Central Jail under the provisions of the Rajasthan Prisoners Open Air Camp Rules, 1972, a system designed to allow selected inmates greater freedom and interaction than those in conventional custody. It was in this environment that their relationship grew stronger over time.
According to reports, the pair had been in a live-in relationship within the open jail for several months before deciding to marry. Following a directive from the Rajasthan High Court, the District Parole Advisory Committee approved a 15-day parole for both convicts to formalise their union.
Crimes Behind the Couple
Priya Seth, 34, was convicted in a sensational murder case in which she allegedly lured a man through a dating app, strangled him and concealed his body in a suitcase, a case that shocked Jaipur and made national headlines. Hanuman Prasad, 29, was convicted in a separate Alwar murder case involving the killing of a man and three of his children after developing an extramarital relationship with the victim’s wife.
Wedding Amid Controversy
The wedding was originally planned in Prasad’s native village of Barodameo in Alwar district but was reportedly shifted to Alwar city on short notice, possibly due to the intense public and media scrutiny the story attracted after invitations circulated on social media. Both families and authorities have maintained discretion on the exact venue details amid the widespread attention.
Reactions and Debate
The convicts’ parole and subsequent marriage have sparked mixed reactions. While some see it as an unusual human story of love against odds, others, including counsel for the victim’s family in the Priya Seth case, have expressed intentions to challenge the parole decision in court, arguing that such privileges should not be extended to those convicted of grievous crimes.
As the temporary parole period continues, the couple will return to their sentences after the 15-day period ends, marking a rare chapter in India’s penal and legal narrative where a prison romance culminated in marriage under judicial authorisation.